Is it OK to film video or vlog in Morocco?

For the everyday traveller and vlogger, the answer is a clear yes. Walking the souks narrating to your phone, filming your riad, the food, the desert camp, the train journey — all of this is completely normal and you will see other creators doing exactly the same. There is no permit required for a single person with a phone or a small handheld camera making personal travel content. Morocco is one of the most filmed countries in the world for a reason; it loves a good story told well.

The constraints are about people and sensitive places, not the act of filming itself. The golden rule, exactly as with stills, is to ask before you film identifiable individuals — a shopkeeper, an artisan, a child, anyone who fills your frame. A smile and a gesture is enough; respect a no. People dislike being filmed without consent far more than being still-photographed, so a sweeping pano of a crowded square is fine, but lingering on a specific face is not without permission. Filming a posing performer means the same small tip applies as with photos.

Some places are genuinely off-limits or sensitive, and you should know them. Do not film military installations, police, royal palaces, or government and security buildings — this is taken seriously. Non-Muslims generally cannot enter the prayer halls of working mosques (the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is a notable exception with tours), so interior mosque footage is largely not on the table. Be discreet and respectful around religious moments and conservative rural areas. And the drone, again, is effectively banned and confiscated at the airport, so aerial vlogging is out.

The line to watch is between personal vlogging and a commercial production. The moment you bring a crew, lighting, models, or you are filming for a brand, a client or paid advertising, you cross into territory that often needs official authorisation arranged through a local fixer — see the separate question on professional shoot permits. For ordinary creators, though: film away, ask before pointing the lens at people, dress and behave respectfully, and steer clear of the sensitive sites. Filming and permit rules can change, so confirm the current position before a bigger production.